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Reporting Procedure
Responding to an allegation of abuse against someone working within Chelmsford Hockey Club
| An allegation of abuse is made about a member or representative of Chelmsford Hockey Club |
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Remember: be calm, reassure the child. Be honest, do not make promises you can't keep. Keep questions to a minimum. Make notes so you can fill out the Child Protection Incident Report Form (CPIRF). |
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| Is immediate treatment necessary? |
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Remember: it is not your responsibility to decide to investigate if abuse has occurred. |
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Inform the person in charge, unless implicated in the abuse. Fill in CPIRF. Report the incident to the Club Welfare Officer (CWO). |
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| Inform the person in charge and/or the Club Welfare Officer (CWO), unless they are implicated in the abuse |
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CWO to contact Social Services, police or NSPCC if not already informed |
Contact Social Services, the Police or NSPCC (0800 800 500) |
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| Take child to hospital or call an ambulance |
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Is the incident poor practice or abuse? |
Inform parent, carer or legal guardian |
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| Inform doctor of concerns - doctor will take further action |
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Abuse? |
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| Fill out the CPIRF and pass it on to the CHC CWO. Help authorities investigate |
CHC CWO deals with it as a misconduct issue referring to the CHC disciplinary procedure |
The Child Welfare Panel (CWP) convened |
Co-operate with Social Services or Police enquiries. Keep CWO and Area/Regional CWO's informed of outcome |
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| The Club Welfare Officer will pass reports to the Child Welfare Panel |
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Situation is monitored. Information stored. All involved informed of the outcome |
CWP decide what action to take whilst an investigation takes place. The member may be temporarily suspended or disciplinary / misconduct proceedings must commence. The Club Management Committee will deal with all media enquiries. |
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